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Keeping costs for Turkeys down head of the holidays
By Emily Vargas
St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen serves 10,000 meals, prepares for increased holiday demand
Emily Vargas
Emily Vargas
Reporter · Scranton, PA
Emily Vargas, an alumna of Temple University, has spent the last 6 years covering local issues for the Wilkes-Barre Citizen’s Voice. Her passion for storytelling shines through her coverage of community events and grassroots movements in Scranton.
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St. Francis of Assisi in Scranton is seeing increased demand for meals and food pantry services and is seeking food and clothing donations to help local families.
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